Can I throw away a microwave in Utah?
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Can I throw away a microwave in Utah?
Recycle Utah accepts E-waste during our normal business hours. Items we accept include: cell phones, ipods, computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, scanners, TVs, stereos, printers, fax machines and microwaves.
How do you prepare things for recycling?
Recycling basics: follow these three steps to become a better recycler.
- Know what to throw. Make sure you’re putting the right materials in your recycling container—paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs. Simple reference guide.
- Empty. Clean. Dry.
- Don’t bag it. Never bag or bundle your recyclables.
How do I get rid of my old laptop that doesn’t work?
If your computer still works, consider donating it to family, friends, or any computer-based charities in your area. If you choose to recycle your laptop, reach out to your local electronics recycler and ask about drop-off policies. As a last resort, throw your old laptop away with your garbage.
Does Utah have a recycling program?
Salt Lake City’s recycling program accepts clean paper, plastic containers, metal cans, and cardboard. Bulk waste can be collected through the Call 2 Haul program.
How do I dispose of a TV in Utah?
Electronics Recyclers
- A and D Computer Recycling and Metals. 5320 West Wells Park Road, #5.
- Best Buy. 5181 South State Street.
- Best Buy. 261 West 2100 South.
- Best Buy. 35 East 11400 South.
- Best Buy. 7643 Jordan Landing Blvd.
- Metech Recycling. 2350 WestBridger Road.
- Recycle Solutions. 2066 West 2300 South.
- Salt Lake County Landfill.
Should I leave the caps on bottles for recycling?
According to the Association of Plastic Recyclers, “You do not need to remove the caps from your plastic water bottle before recycling them.” They continue, “While some people think removing the caps helps with sorting at the recycling facility, the opposite is in fact true.”
What can I recycle in Utah?
Yes!
- Newspaper and newspaper inserts.
- Cardboard boxes, shoe boxes, cereal boxes, paper tubes.
- Magazines and phone books.
- Aluminum cans.
- Steel (tin) food cans.
- Plastic containers (like milk jugs, plastic bottles, plastic cups, yogurt containers, etc)
- Junk mail, office paper, envelopes.
How effective is Utah’s recycling program?
According to a Wallet Hub study, Utah ranks 39th out of all 50 states for eco-friendliness. The study looked at metrics like air, water and soil quality, energy consumption and percent of recycled municipal solid waste. Utah ranked 49th for recycled waste, beating out only Louisiana.
